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Akshay Kumar receives Bhagvad Gita from a passerby in Mathura

India Blooms News Service | | Nov 06, 2016, at 09:49 pm

Mumbai, Nov 6 (IBNS): Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar on Sunday said he has received a copy of the Hindu holy text Bhagvad Gita from a passerby after arriving in Mathura.

Kumar is currently in Mathura for the shooting for his upcoming movie 'Toilet - Ek Prem Katha'.

"Couldn't have asked for a better start to the day.Landed in Mathura & got gifted this precious Bhagvad Gita on day 1 by a passerby! #blessed," the actor tweeted.

Kumar has shared a picture of the book on his Twitter page.

Image: Akshay Kumar Twitter page

#Akshay Kumar # bhagvad gita # Mathura

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